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What are performance tasks or exercises?
Performance tasks, or exercises, can be a big part of the hiring process. In this edition of Get Hired, we explore what they are and give an example. Plus, we have lots of openings! 28 of those jobs are remote.
70+ jobs from mission-driven orgs
About once per quarter, we advertise jobs from mission-driven organizations to help spread the word and so that you can find a job you love. Check out more than 70 opportunities here! Plus, we have some insights from our survey about working with recruiters.
Questions to answer before your first interview
Sometimes, employers want to see candidates think on their feet. We also know from talking to candidates that not knowing the questions in advance can potentially lead to anxiety. There is a way to still prepare even if you don't have the exact questions in advance. In this week's Get Hired, we highlight 6 questions you will need to answer before your first interview.
Tell us about your experience with recruiters
We hope you are easing into 2024. In this edition of Get Hired, we want you to do the talking. Tell us about your experience with recruiters. We’ll use this information internally at NRG and share with our clients as well to improve your hiring experience.
Where to look for jobs (plus, enjoy the holidays!)
This newsletter is devoted to where you can look for jobs in 2024.
Where to look: Job boards, Slack channels, Google groups, and more
Job boards, google groups, Slack channels and more! Great places where you can look for your next career move.
Your search is about to slow down
This newsletter is devoted to what you can do while everyone else is on break.
Lots of opportunities
This week we are highlighting 60+ opportunities from NRG and mission-driven organizations.
Has your network heard from you lately?
Use the holidays as a time to reconnect with your network.
Free interview feedback
Check out these tips for your next one-way video interview. Plus, receive free feedback on your video if you spread the word about NRG.
All about resumes
Check out these guiding questions that will help you refine your resume. Plus, an inside look at how NRG reviews resumes.
The survey results are in
Everyone’s talking about their job search experience. If you feel like you alone are struggling with your job search, check out our survey results from hundreds of Get Hired readers.
Check out these 63 opportunities
In addition to NRG’s jobs, we have 43 additional jobs with mission-driven organizations for you to take a look at. Plus, this is peak time for job hunting so plan your next two months appropriately and schedule time to devote to your job search.
Tell us about your job search experience
We want to know more about your job search experience. Complete this 2-minute survey. Plus, new jobs from AFL-CIO, Mothers Out Front, and CT Students for a Dream.
5 tips for switching careers
5 tips if you are switching careers: how to make a change and still be able to tell a story of what you’ve accomplished in your past roles.
79 jobs from NRG and orgs we love
79 jobs from NRG and orgs we love including Voices for Progress, Maine Conservation Voters, and Peace First.
Your summer job search
Happy summer! This edition of Get Hired offers tips and considerations for your summer job search. Hint: Networking can be a more skillful use of time so that you can still rest and enjoy your scheduled vacations while also staying on track for your job search.
How to explain a misunderstood resume
People react differently to resumes. In this week's Get Hired, I talk about how you can anticipate the ways people might respond to your resume and address concerns right away. Plus, 11 opportunities.